Hayden Kho denies any attempt to play for Blackwater Sports in PBA

Hayden Kho says he has no idea how the rumor about him playing for Blackwater in the PBA started, but he insists there is no truth to it. "Papahiya ko lang sarili ko," he says. Snow Badua

CONTROVERSIAL Hayden Kho has denied any attempt to follow in the footsteps of boxing hero Manny Pacquiao and play in the PBA by way of business partner Blackwater Sports, one of three expansion teams set to make their debut next season.

Kho was quick to deny any knowledge of the rumors that circulated on Twitter and other social media platforms when Spin.ph caught up with him during the Christ Commission Fellowship's ‘For the Win Elite 3x3 Tournament,' which he helped organized on Wednesday evening.

While Pacquiao is serious about his plan to be a player and coach of Kia Motors, Kho has vowed to stay away from the PBA even if business partner and Ever Bilena Cosmetics president Dioceldo Sy asks him to join his team.

“Grabe talaga ang PBA ano. Kaunting balita, talagang kumakalat. Sumasabog. And we are happy to be part of the big league now. We’re excited,” added Sy.

Sy has reiterated that he is committed to form a very competitive lineup, beginning with their choices in the coming PBA dispersal draft for new teams set on July 21.

“Yes, we will form a solid lineup. Hindi kami sasali dito as lemons. We would want to bring our championship tradition to the PBA. Hopefully, hindi kami matagalan to achieve that,” said the former PBL and PBA D-League owner.